In Ieper (Ypres) today there are two great memorials to the fallen of the First World War, perhaps the best known of which is the Menin Gate. St George’s however, is of equal importance in regards to perpetual remembrance and is an active, vibrant church serving the local community and thousands of annual visitors.

In Ieper (Ypres) today there are two great memorials to the fallen of the First World War, perhaps the best known of which is the Menin Gate. St George’s however can be viewed with equal importance in regards to perpetual remembrance.

Join us to support and keep up to date with all that is happening at St George’s and helping to promote interest in this unique church. The Friends have been in existence for almost 60 years, co-operating with other organisations in Belgium and the UK for the benefit of the church and making grants for specific projects.

You will receive two newsletters per year, discounted rates on our Annual Pilgrimage to the Salient and knowledge that you are helping maintain that all important link between the Church and the wider world. Membership starts at £10 per year for individuals/families and £20 per year for associations and corporate bodies.

Our Annual Five Day Pilgrimage is being planned for 2019. This will take place from in late April or early May This has proven to be a moving trip for all those who have taken part in previous years. More details will be circulated with our November newsletter

Partners

Royal British Legion

The British Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-service community as a merger of four organisations: the Comarades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers and the Officers' Association.

The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families.

Common Wealth War Graves Commission

The Commission is currently responsible for the continued commemoration of 1.7 million deceased Commonwealth military service members in 153 countries. Since its inception, the Commission has constructed approximately 2,500 war cemeteries and numerous memorials.The Commission is currently responsible for the care of war dead at over 23,000 separate burial sites and the maintenance of more than 200 memorials worldwide. In addition to commemorating Commonwealth military service members, the Commission maintains, under arrangement with applicable governments, over 40,000 non-Commonwealth war graves and over 25,000 non-war military and civilian graves. The Commission operates through the continued financial support of the member states: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. The current President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.

Lest We Forget Battlefield Tours (Flanders)

Last Post Association

The Last Post, the traditional final salute to the fallen, is played by the buglers in honour of the memory of the soldiers of the former British Empire and its allies, who died in the Ypres Salient during the First World War. It is the intention of the Last Post Association to maintain this daily act of homage in perpetuity.